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Stanford Middle

Long Beach Unified · Los Angeles County · 5871 East Los Arcos Street, Long Beach, CA 90815-2120

(562) 594-9793

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9/10
#240
Rank 240 out of 1,315
Top 18%
English Language Arts9/10 · #202 · 85th percentile
Mathematics9/10 · #240 · 82nd percentile
Science8/10 · #355 · 73rd percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Stanford Middle sits in one of Long Beach's more established eastside neighborhoods, where tree-lined streets and a strong sense of community make it a natural fit for families who want solid academics without the chaos of a larger urban campus. Test scores consistently place it among the better middle schools in the district, with particular strength in English and math — a reassuring combination for parents navigating the jump from elementary school. Families drawn to Long Beach for its beach-city feel and diverse, grounded culture tend to find Stanford Middle a comfortable and reliable choice for those middle school years.

Student Demographics

1,098 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
456 (42%)
White
292 (27%)
African American
117 (11%)
Asian
100 (9%)
Multiple Races
97 (9%)
Filipino
32 (3%)
Other
9 (1%)

Key Indicators

English Learners80 (7%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged479 (44%)
Students with Disabilities168 (15%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

1,165
Enrollment
46.1
Teachers (FTE)
25.3:1
Student-Staff Ratio
5
Administrators (FTE)
23
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs9/10 · #172 · 88th percentile

262 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Middle Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found